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Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said!

That and boat-formers.

Shuttershock wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said!

That and boat-formers.

Oh man, there are so few of those. In recent memory ( like post G1), the only molds I can think of are Seaspray, PCC Undertow, RID Sharkticon, movie Depthcharge, Energon Tidalwave and Cybertron Thunderblast and Shortround. And I own most.

william-james88 wrote:

Shuttershock wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said!

That and boat-formers.

Oh man, there are so few of those. In recent memory ( like post G1), the only molds I can think of are Seaspray, PCC Undertow, RID Sharkticon, movie Depthcharge, Energon Tidalwave and Cybertron Thunderblast and Shortround. And I own most.

Been working on building up my own Cybertronian Navy. The Minicon Sea Team and their recolors are coming today.

william-james88 wrote:

Shuttershock wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said!

That and boat-formers.

Oh man, there are so few of those. In recent memory ( like post G1), the only molds I can think of are Seaspray, PCC Undertow, RID Sharkticon, movie Depthcharge, Energon Tidalwave and Cybertron Thunderblast and Shortround. And I own most.

There aren't many aquatic vehicles, for sure. Still a few more than trains even given Trains often come in teams:

Generation 1 & 2

• Seaspray
• Broadside (Aircraft Carrier Mode)
• Waverider / Diver
• Bomb-Burst / Blood
• Splashdown
• Finback
• Seawatch / Boater
• Waver
• Manta Ray / Piranha

Unicron Trilogy

• Armada Tidal Wave
• Armada Sea Mini-Con Team (plus a gajillion redecos)
• Energon Mirage
• Energon Sharkticon
• Cybertron Shortround
• Cybertron Thunderblast
• Cybertron Deepdive

Robots in Disguise

• Galvatron (Cruiser Mode)

Animated

• Jetpack Bumblebee (a cheat, I know)

Live Action Movies

• RotF Depthcharge
• PCC Undertow
• 2010 Sea Spray

We're due for one!

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Shuttershock wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said!

That and boat-formers.

Oh man, there are so few of those. In recent memory ( like post G1), the only molds I can think of are Seaspray, PCC Undertow, RID Sharkticon, movie Depthcharge, Energon Tidalwave and Cybertron Thunderblast and Shortround. And I own most.

There aren't many aquatic vehicles, for sure. Still a few more than trains even given Trains often come in teams:

Generation 1 & 2

• Seaspray
• Broadside (Aircraft Carrier Mode)
• Waverider / Diver
• Bomb-Burst / Blood
• Splashdown
• Finback
• Seawatch / Boater
• Waver
• Manta Ray / Piranha

Unicron Trilogy

• Armada Tidal Wave
• Armada Sea Mini-Con Team (plus a gajillion redecos)
• Energon Mirage
• Energon Sharkticon
• Cybertron Shortround
• Cybertron Thunderblast
• Cybertron Deepdive

Robots in Disguise

• Galvatron (Cruiser Mode)

Animated

• Jetpack Bumblebee (a cheat, I know)

Live Action Movies

• RotF Depthcharge
• PCC Undertow
• 2010 Sea Spray

We're due for one!

It's unlikely, but I'd love a good Hammerstrike from current RID.

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:This guy reminds me too much of a MegaZord.

At least he has elbows. Shame all he has for articulation is shoulders and elbows, and a bigger shame that he'll probably be fairly expensive since he's motorized (in train mode). The most expensive Plarail trains seem to be about 3,000jpy, so I'm thinking 4,000jpy for one that transforms. I wonder how many different ones they'll make.

Emerje

Shuttershock wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Shuttershock wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said!

That and boat-formers.

Oh man, there are so few of those. In recent memory ( like post G1), the only molds I can think of are Seaspray, PCC Undertow, RID Sharkticon, movie Depthcharge, Energon Tidalwave and Cybertron Thunderblast and Shortround. And I own most.

There aren't many aquatic vehicles, for sure. Still a few more than trains even given Trains often come in teams:

Generation 1 & 2

• Seaspray
• Broadside (Aircraft Carrier Mode)
• Waverider / Diver
• Bomb-Burst / Blood
• Splashdown
• Finback
• Seawatch / Boater
• Waver
• Manta Ray / Piranha

Unicron Trilogy

• Armada Tidal Wave
• Armada Sea Mini-Con Team (plus a gajillion redecos)
• Energon Mirage
• Energon Sharkticon
• Cybertron Shortround
• Cybertron Thunderblast
• Cybertron Deepdive

Robots in Disguise

• Galvatron (Cruiser Mode)

Animated

• Jetpack Bumblebee (a cheat, I know)

Live Action Movies

• RotF Depthcharge
• PCC Undertow
• 2010 Sea Spray

We're due for one!

It's unlikely, but I'd love a good Hammerstrike from current RID.

I don't think there has been a single RID2015 Decepticon I don't want so far, but I am HUGE on Hammerstrike. He's needed!

Sabrblade wrote:There's, like, a million different versions of of that KO Thomas combiner, it's nuts.

And I actually have a version of that combiner that's NOT Thomas.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Bomb-Burst / Blood

But Bomb-Burst and Blood are jets.

Flashwave wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:There's, like, a million different versions of of that KO Thomas combiner, it's nuts.

And I actually have a version of that combiner that's NOT Thomas.

Is it still a KO version?

Or is it because you consider the blue one to be Edward?

Sabrblade wrote:

Flashwave wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:There's, like, a million different versions of of that KO Thomas combiner, it's nuts.

And I actually have a version of that combiner that's NOT Thomas.

Is it still a KO version?

Or is it because you consider the blue one to be Edward?

As far as I know, its still KO. (Great, now I'm channeling Wheelie. Someone Kill me)

I think the set came from either Strasburg or the RR Museum of PA's gift shop. My understanding is that this is more or less ust a generic "Transforming Train Toy" and not a reproduction of something more important, but I could be wrong, never looked that hard. Its in storage somewhere, but the fronts of the Smokeboxes are transparent orange,the Two limb locos are molded to look somewhat authentic (besides being see-through fire orange) with a center headlingt on one and a solid smokebox door on the other. One is a pine green, the other a royal blue, with thighs, elbows, and hands a bright white. The Torso engine's front is a sperical ball shape within a circular golden ring (looks kinda like a mane). The loco itself is black and trimmed in Red, with gold wings on it. Reminds me of the paint scheme for the Power Rangers' Megazord train, but that's clearly not it.

EDIT: It looks kinda like this, actually:
And the only face is the one ON TOP of his shoulders.

Sabrblade wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Bomb-Burst / Blood

But Bomb-Burst and Blood are jets.

O wait: Submarauder / Gilmer.

There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Again, that seems like something Takara would be more than happy to oblige.

Are train toys more popular in Japan for some reason? Is it because they have bullet trains?

Shuttershock wrote:

shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Again, that seems like something Takara would be more than happy to oblige.

Are train toys more popular in Japan for some reason? Is it because they have bullet trains?

Trains are popular there, period. In fact, last year's Super Sentai shows (for Power Rangers) was all about trains (and IMAGINATION!)

shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Trains are cool, but are there no love for bus Transformers at all? I really want a hefty Bus TF that I can throw some deceptions under

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Shuttershock wrote:

shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Again, that seems like something Takara would be more than happy to oblige.

Are train toys more popular in Japan for some reason? Is it because they have bullet trains?

Trains are popular there, period. In fact, last year's Super Sentai shows (for Power Rangers) was all about trains (and IMAGINATION!)

shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

So Car Robots' JRX isn't good?

guarayakha wrote:

shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Trains are cool, but are there no love for bus Transformers at all? I really want a hefty Bus TF that I can throw some deceptions under

Machine Robo has Hasbro and TakaraTomy beat in that department. Look up "Highway Robo" and "Doubledecker Bus Robo".

The transformation sequence reminds me of those seen in Cybertron and Go!.

guarayakha wrote:

shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Trains are cool, but are there no love for bus Transformers at all? I really want a hefty Bus TF that I can throw some deceptions under

Had a thought once for a Decepticon Greyhound bus named Big Rig who carried smaller Cons that shot out from the storage compartments.

Sabrblade wrote:

The transformation sequence reminds me of those seen in Cybertron and Go!.

Aaaaaand, now I want this even more than I already did.

Also, to whoever said that the only good Train transformer was Astrotrain, I heartily disagree. JRX is amazing. A-MAZ-ING!

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

guarayakha wrote:

shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Trains are cool, but are there no love for bus Transformers at all? I really want a hefty Bus TF that I can throw some deceptions under

Machine Robo has Hasbro and TakaraTomy beat in that department. Look up "Highway Robo" and "Doubledecker Bus Robo".

Heh, classic.
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I miss Robobuz

Looks great, so when will it be available? End of 2015?

Robobuz looks to sexy too hit retail
My gods I love robots!